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The coronavirus has started taken its toll on Maltese business with many employers, especially those in the tourism and entertainment industry, having to shut down their operations temporarily.

In 2019, the European Commission pursued to strengthen one of the social rights pillars of the European Union ("EU") throughout its Member States.

It is becoming increasingly common for Maltese issuers to hold routine update meetings with financial analysts and brokers to provide them with information about the company's performance and its future prospects.

Malta offers several special residence permits for third country nationals who are considered as highly qualified individuals.

On the 26th of June 2020, the Government of Malta issued Legal Notice 262 of 2020, entitled the Posting of Workers in Malta (Amendment) Regulations, 2020, which regulations shall come into...

The Maltese legislator is currently tasked with the implementation of the International Labour Organization Convention C190, the Violence and Harassment Convention ("the ILO Convention").

A solid employment contract serves as a fundamental document that outlines the terms and conditions of the employer-employee relationship.

By means of Legal Notice 232 of 2020 which was published on the 3rd of June 2020, the following orders and regulations, issued under the Public Health Act, have been repealed as from the 5th...

Maltese law allows employers to legally dismiss an employee during the probation period without giving a reason for such dismissal. Nevertheless, in terms of S.L. 452.91

At Fenech & Fenech Advocates and Fenlex, we believe that a progressive workplace begins with a compassionate culture, one that recognises the realities of life and responds with empathy, flexibility and real support.

Malta's new Equal Pay Transparency and Reporting Regulations 2026 transpose EU Directive 2023/970, establishing comprehensive obligations for employers in both public and private sectors. The regulations mandate pay structure transparency, gender pay gap reporting, and enhanced worker protections to ensure equal pay for equal work between men and women.

Malta has enacted significant legislative reforms introducing dedicated paid leave for miscarriage and parental bereavement, recognising the profound impact of pregnancy loss and child death on employees. These new regulations establish clear entitlements, reimbursement mechanisms, and employment protections while ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding workers against discrimination.

One of the most common hesitations among managers, is how to give negative feedback to a member of their team. Let's face it – nobody likes being the bearer of ‘bad' news...

According to the recent Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Regulations (S.L. 452.126), parallel employment by the employee is permitted at law.

During employment, the relationship between the employer and the employee is one of trust, confidence and faith.

With the plethora of mitigating measures implemented and recommended by the health authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19, many businesses were compelled to shift their workforce to operate...

EU legislation provides rules to coordinate national social security systems and ensure social security protection when EU citizens move within Europe.